Visit to the Gabe Gottes mine

Put on your helmet and protective jacket, and set off on an adventure through the Gabe Gottes mine. Organized by the ASEPAM - L'Aventure des Mines association, this unusual tour will take you into the mine's underground galleries for some fascinating discoveries. Whether you're a mineralogy enthusiast or a keen explorer, this is the event for you!

Opened in the 16th century and closed in 1940, the Gabe Gottes mine is the last mine in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines. On this guided underground tour, discover the remains of 400 years of ore mining and travel through the history of the mine and its miners. A network of galleries awaits your discovery.

Imagine yourself in the shoes of a miner of the time, and appreciate their hard work in particularly narrow galleries. More than just a walk, this underground journey will also enrich your knowledge of geology and mineralogy. In fact, what could be more concrete and instructive than studying the formation of rocks and minerals in the very places where they were created?

At the entrance to the mine, l'Aventure des Mines will equip you properly and prepare you for this unusual underground adventure. The network of galleries has been designed by the "Archéo-Mine" association to facilitate the journey, while preserving the authenticity of the site.